I’m going to ask a question that, after reading some recent headlines on the controversial, on-again couple, Chris Brown and Rihanna, has been on my mind. You know, it was Tina Turner who first asked it when she musically wondered, “What’s love got to do with it…?” And some are still wondering, especially since Rihanna […]

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So, this whole ‘acting white’ thing has been in the news again. The theory started in the 1980s that African-American youth equate academic success or high achievement with quote-unquote “acting white”

So, this whole ‘acting white’ thing has been in the news again. The theory started in the 1980s that African-American youth equate academic success or high achievement with quote-unquote “acting white” Howard University professor, Dr. Ivory Toldson, recently published a paper arguing that this “acting white” theory was hollow or not supported by findings or […]

Well, our favorite month starts tomorrow and in 2013, Black History Month has special significance because of two important anniversaries. This year, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, which represents our freedom from American slavery. We also celebrate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, that memorable platform for Dr. King’s […]

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Well, our favorite month starts tomorrow and in 2013, Black History Month has special significance because of two important anniversaries. This year, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, which represents our freedom from American slavery.  

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Well guys, it’s been a political week. President Obama was inaugurated and sworn in for the second and now he’s working to define his legacy. And while this is very big news, it’s certainly not the only ground breaking political news involving African Americans and the White House these days. Because every Thursday night there’s […]

Well guys, it’s been a political week. President Obama was inaugurated and sworn in for the second and now he’s working to define his legacy. And while this is very big news, it’s certainly not the only ground breaking political news involving African Americans and the White House these days. Because every Thursday night there’s […]

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So, today I’m going to talk about my hometown, where I still have many family and friends. Unfortunately, my hometown has recently been all over the news for all the wrong reasons. Steubenville, OH is the scene of the high-profile alleged rape involving members of the town’s popular high-school football team.

So, today I’m going to talk about my hometown, where I still have many family and friends. Unfortunately, my hometown has recently been all over the news for all the wrong reasons. Steubenville, OH is the scene of the high-profile alleged rape involving members of the town’s popular high-school football team. Needless to say, it’s […]

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A few weeks back, you may recall I gave a ‘Wish List’ for this New Year. Two of these items are particularly relevant given the headlines of the past week.  One, was my wish that Democrats and Republicans could finally realize that our suffering country is much more important than their petty squabbles, private perks, […]

A few weeks back, you may recall I gave a ‘Wish List’ for this New Year. Two of these items are particularly relevant given the headlines of the past week.  One, was my wish that Democrats and Republicans could finally realize that our suffering country is much more important than their petty squabbles, private perks, […]

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Stephanie Robinson talks with the crew about the Oxygen Channel’s latest show  “All My Babies’ Mamas.”